rattlesnakes

What’s that rattling sound? It’s a rattlesnake. Readers will love exploring the world of this venomous predator. With a focus on hunting, this book also introduces readers to the rattlesnake’s anatomy, life cycle, and behavior, as well as its amazing snake senses. Engaging text meets brilliant color photographs to provide a thrilling reading experience for readers. Freaky facts about rattlesnakes are sure to grab the interest of animal lovers and thrill seekers alike.

What s that rattling sound? Readers will learn all about this backyard beast the poisonous rattlesnake and how they can keep themselves safe. This book explores the rattlesnake s habitat, anatomy, behavior, and diet, as well as its telltale rattle and hunting techniques. Color photographs and high-interest text will bring readers up close and personal with this predator of the American Southwest. Fact boxes round out the learning experience, and readers are sure to walk away with great understanding of this animal and the desire to explore other backyard beasts. This exciting book is sure to bring life sciences curricula to life. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

"Describes rattlesnakes including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans"-- Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs show how a baby rattlesnake eats and how big it can get.

An introduction to snakes in the desert.

Willful Baby Rattlesnake throws tantrums to get his rattle before he's ready, but he misuses it and learns a lesson.

An introduction to snakes.

"This book details the life and habits of rattlesnakes"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the sidewinder snake. Includes fact boxes, color photographs, an activity, a picture glossary, and further resources.

On a cool fall day, a timber rattlesnake slithers into a small hole on the side of a rocky hill. The underground den is packed with hundreds of snakes lying on top of each other. The snakes will stay here for months, hibernating until spring arrives. In this dramatic and colorful book, beginning readers will learn all about where timber rattlesnakes go in the winter and the amazing ways they survive including not eating for several months. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.